Maca 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Maca 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Best Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido and sexual function, energy and stamina, menopause symptoms.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maca 500 mg by Best Naturals
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: maca root at 500 mg per capsule. Maca is a plant native to Peru, traditionally used for various purposes including fertility and sexual function, though the evidence base for most uses remains limited.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — gelatin, silica, and stearate — which are fillers and binders that hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for maca's effectiveness is insufficient to rate across the conditions tested in our data: amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis. That means the studies we have aren't strong enough yet to say whether it works for any of these uses.
If you're considering maca for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been well studied. One thing to note: eating fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain, though this product is a processed supplement form.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts to recommend it — the facts advise against use. Similarly, there's not enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing and thinking about adding this.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist elsewhere, so if you take any medications regularly, run them through the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist before adding maca.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca is generally well tolerated, and no medication interactions are documented for it. However, the evidence that it actually works for the conditions people typically take it for remains limited.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it. Before starting, mention it to your own doctor or pharmacist — they can help you weigh whether it's right for you and your health goals.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Maca 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Best Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 817716011271 |
| Net contents | 250 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 269833 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca 500 mg by Best Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Formula
Maca has been imported traditional food and medicinal plant for over 2000 years. Maca is naturally rich in essential minerals, especially selenium, calcium, magnesium and iron, and fatty acid including; linolenic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid and 19 amino acids, as well as polysaccharides. Maca's reported benefits for sexual vigor and health could be due to its high concentration of protein and vital nutrients and the root's unique nutritional profile, which provides optimum levels of nutrients utilized by the body's endocrine system without adversely impacting hormone levels
Rich source of minerals, fatty acids and amino acids
Formulation
Support male and female reproductive health. Supports healthy stamina, energy and sexual function
Reproductive health
Energizing herb Supports healthy stamina, energy & vigor
No artificial flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Storage
Keep in cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to cure, prevent, treat or diagnose any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule one to three times daily, or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.
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Maca 500 mg by Best Naturals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maca 500 mg by Best Naturals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca
No knowninteractions
Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire an...
Maca monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Silica, Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca 500 mg by Best Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca 500 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Maca 500 mg, from the product label.
Best Naturals
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- Best Naturals
- Street Address
- PO Box 394
- City
- Kenilworth
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07033
- Phone Number
- 1-877-659-6004
- Web Address
- www.shopbestnaturals.com
Maca 500 mg by Best Naturals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Maca 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Maca 1 reference
- Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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